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EXAMINING examples of beautiful Pakistani embroidery is the executive of the Women’s Aux- fliary of the Anglican Church of Canada. FROM -
THE LEFT,
Mrs. G. B. Whiteside, Ist vice presi-
. Anglican WA has | diverse interests
The Women’s Auxiliary
the Anglican Church: of Canada lea parishes in the Autumn.
fe an organization of Anglican |
the WA of P.E. I. be a part.
In P. E. I. there are 19 bran- |and Re
is. proud to | vice,
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dent; Mrs. H. L. Palmer,
Scantlebury, récording-
president; Mrs. W. E +—Mrs: R. E.
secretary; Kemp, treasurer and Mrs. A. H. Peake, corres-
ponding secretary.
ictiee) to send the money to the [Dominion chairman-as she can buy in large quantities much lane cheaply.
The Social Service depart-
ment. works closely with the Dor- cas,
idone for the Save the Children
oy meeting is held in one of the ru- @04 for the Red Cross. In our
|province the Social Service iworks in co-operation with the
The different departments of- Protestant “Welfare Bureau, so Women acrossCanada, of which the WA are Dorcas, Social Ser- that overlapping of aid may be
Pakistani | Educational,
Embroideries,
gee Project.
ches of Seniors with a total mem- | mentioned is- peculiar to P.E.I.
bership of 336. the:-. Girl’sAuxiliary Auxiliary, the Little Helpers,
oe, ie GA Lhe, the Links are
girls who wish to belong but, |
‘There are also |Different’’*branches. have adopt- the. Junior ed displaced persons in refugee camps in Europe, and though jthese people are no longer in camps, the help and interest in
because there are not enough of |these families by the branches,
them in a community to form al/and by individuals,
has_ been,
branch, they do their work by ‘and still. is, enormous.
correspondence. The Little | Helpers are all birth to sever years of age.
The annual meeting of the
The Dorcas Department
the schools.
UPDATING and emphasizing the original ob- jective of the Women’s Institute ~is~the—pro- jected concern -of the provincial organization under the leadership of LEFT TO RIGHT (seat- ed) Mrs. Arthur..Campbell of French River, presi- dent; and Mrs. Norman MacMillan, Alberry Plains,
Womens Institute to offer _ leadership training course
More than 4,000 Women’s In. stitute members under the pre- .sidency of Mrs. Arthur Camp- bell continue to work for ‘Home and Cotintry’” with, the original objective of the development of @-more: abundant. life -in--rural communities through training women for leadership and the dissemination of knowledge in sound practices for greater home efficiency.
To this end meetings are: held monthly in each of nearly 300 communities in this province.
__These branch meetings deal with
local business and certain com- munications with the provincial executive ate attended to. The provincial executive of fifteen members meets monthly at the
_. Women’s Institute office when
affairs pertaining to the Island
‘Institute work are presented
and decided upon. The provincial women’s institutes are repre- sented at the. Canadian level
by two delegate~ from the prov-:
incial ~board — The president and Ist vice-president who at- tend the annual mieeting in Ot- tawa in the spring;
This year the organization sent one délesate, Mrs. Leslie Ram- say, to the conference of the Associated Country Women of
the World in Dublin, Ireland. One other member of the provincial board, Mrs. Frank Ross, attend- ed the conference and although not the official representative did much both abroad and at
home to -acquaint others. of- the |~
Jaycette program assists husbands
join ae ata pienic in Nova |
work of Women’s Institutes and its participation in the world community of women — the ACWW.
In June the membership ac- cepted an invitation extended by the institutes of Nova Scotia to
Scotia; Island members made the a by the Wood Is- lands ferry and were cordially} Welcomed in Caribou by pipérs playing Scottish airs. The’ day was spent mingling with Nova Scotians at beautiful Caribou Park overlooking Northumber- land Strait: This was a new ad- venture for, Women's Institutes and one. which needs. tepeating if the spirit. of the ACWW for harmonious association and un-.| derstanding is to be practiced at home.
In November members of the provincial board conducted work shops for the training of new district officers -at five points in FP. E- I,
The ase of v ‘director
Prayer Partners The last
is children from |concern@d with the clothing of. Indian and Eskimo children in At one time this WA is held in Charlottettown in |meant making the clothes, but the Spring, .and a . semiannual ' now it has been found more pra-
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avoided. -
The Pakistani Embroideries is a project which helps people to help -themselves. Women in Pakistan makedresses, sweat- ‘ers, luncheon ‘ sets and many other articles; the WA sells
these: things. in Canada for them. AM the money goes to Pakistan and in this way the people are | buy
helped to have a-better life, and they have a pride in their ‘work and feel independent.
The Educational Departmet recommends books for study at meetings throughout the year obtains films and slides for the branches as they wish them.
County); Mrs. Reginald
eller’s Rest (Prince)
came ‘effective in August. Mem- bers from all branches contri- buted to a farewell gift which was presented at the annual convention. _ At present Mrs. Francis Blanchard is working part time as acting director. |
A weekly radio program for members may be heard each Monday morning at 11:05 when
Knitting and sewing are’
of WIS Theresa MacLeod be. {!
| There is also a library of excel- |.
[lent lent a which may ‘be | ed by, the members: + big oat Partners as the name implies, contacts workers or missionaries at home or abroad and tells them of our interest and our prayers. Each branch has its own prayer partner. “Funds raised go to- Dominion Headquarters, and is voted {Up-
ing, which is attended all presidents, and may be two delegates from each diocese. This money is used to pay the salaries of youth work- ers and missionaries. It is used for scholarships for candidates, \in training and for children of clergy.- At Christmas each year the WA sends a cheque to wives of missionaries so that they can
that little . something extra. Giants are made to the Prima- te’s. World Relief Fund, to for ‘unmarried mothers
meedy parishes, or perhaps to sind a Ne “in the north.
treasurer. Sane LEFT TO RIGHT, are vice- presidents Mrs. Walter Dixon, East Baltic, (King’s
MacEwen, York Point
(Queen’ 8) and Mrs. Clarence Marchbank, Trav-
Mrs.: Helen Herring interviews
-| dren, Christian education,
on at the Dominion annual meet-.
themselves or their families |
At the beginning of a new year, some 2,400 wornen who comprise the approximate membership of The United Church Women in the P. E. I. Presbytery United Church of Canada, are looking forward eagerly to participating fn one or several of the many
vities and projects.
was constituted by: the general council in 1960. Mem- bership is open to any woman who is in sympathy with its pur- pose; and also is willing ,to con- tribute her prayers, gilts © “and, service for the work of the
eburch.' Existing locally in 89 of the 99 congregations in this” Pres- bad the UCW’s combined efforts are ‘spread world-wide in spiritual, financial, huma¥i . and material assistance.
Its government is partly the responsibility of elected and dedicated persons who serve un- der three categories: Officers, portfolio secretaries and com- mittee chairmen. The success of the work -accomplished and- fu- ture development is the com- bined responsibility of both the elected and the full membership. The concerns of United Church Women are many, such as fam- ily. and community life» social and business relationships, chil- the needs_of people, life of the con- gregation, moral standards, hu- man rights, the rch in’ the world: international'yelationships and everyday living.
Requests fof lothing, new and used for overseas relief, most readily responded to by mem- ‘bers, are in four classifications: needs of babies, children and youths, men and women, and miscellaneous; this includes skeins of wool, elastic, buttons: needies, thread, gauze for band-
song festivals. Churches and | “manses received cate and’ at--
Success of UC Women’s work— -isacombined responsibility-
tention adding to their beauty and comfort. Hospitals, institut- ions, shut-ins, the sick, bereaved, new comers, all were rememb- ered.
Séveral groups were partici- pants in the competitions spon- sored by the Rural ° Beautifica- er Society and -specially de-
ned for church and cemetery improvement.
Members observed white gift services, which through overseas relief provides food and cl far beyond their means, scholar- the sick, inter - Giitrch aid for younger churches facing tasks for beyond their means, scholar- ships and vocational training for national students.
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The Guardian
SECOND SECTION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1966
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clude the annual Spring
, Ladies’ Branch
The promotion of better curl- ing and golf is the aim of the Ladies Branch, Belvedere Golf
and Winter Club whose member-
ship includes over 100 active curlers and 1” golfers. Special
|lessons are given by members to
young women -as part of the jun- ior development program.
Other interests are the improv- ing of club facilities, oe cecent of
lounge, and the social paca
+ 0€.- the -- —-elub:----They. sponsor
throughout the-—year, teas, bridges, iain shows and two
Honorary nt --of the branch is Mrs. T, W. L. Prowse. Other exectitive members “are Mrs. Earle Baker, president; Mrs, T.A. Laidlaw, past presi-
president; Mrs. George Vessey, secretary and Janet Williams,
guests and gives out information of interest to W. I.. members. Plans are now underway to emphasize and update the ob- jective for the training of women for leadership by course to be announced later fe special training of Women’s In- stitute members this winter,
Organized as an auxiliary to the Charlottetown Junior Cham-
ber of Commerce Charlottetown ithe Jaycettes (wives of Jaycee members) were chartered 1963. At present there are 24 inducted members. Meetings are usually in the form of once a month dinner meetings, held ‘in recent months at the Confedera- tion Centre.
Assistance to the Jaycees is the .first and foremost interest 6f the Unit. They hope also to promote friendship and fellow- ship among unit members, familiarize both clubs with. the objectives and of the Jaycee pro- gram, and to provide members
an opportunity for self-develop- ment,
Jaycettes operate: an apparel shop at Riverside Hospital and assist Jaycees with the annual float for the Gold Cup and Saucer Parade. A Obristmas visitation was made to the Wood Convalescent Home where gifts and treats were given to the patients.
Social projects included a visitation frém Summerside Jay. cettes with a guided tour of the Art Gallery conducted by — the director; steak barbecue held as a beach party to which all Jay. cees, wives. and_girlfriends were invited; lobster boil; children’s | Christmas party; tour of River- side Hospital . with. the. Summer-
side Jaycees and Jaycettes fol- lowed by a social evening. Mem- | Day
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guests of the Summerside group at the Tartan ‘Restaurant, Sum- merside. This year the Unit started a a |leadership training course which is proving to be most interesting and helpful. Guest speakers during the year included the special service sup- ervisor of the national employ- ment office who spoke on place- ment of handicapped people; an informative talk on dietetics; a foreign exchange student: slides; reorientation program; a qualified Jaycee who gave an | informative talk on dietetics; | Training Course; Christmas de- corating ideas for the home one of the Jaycettes, the Atlan- | tic Provinces Representation for 1965-66 spoke on: what Jaycees are and what Jayceties can offer.’’ 3 The 1965 Atlantic | Province Jryc2e Convention was held in Moncton with 14 Jaycettes from the Unit attending. The National Jaycee Convention held in June at Windsor, Ontario had two Jaycees registered from Char- lottetown. oes members for 1965-66 are president, Mrs. Allan Mac- |Leod, V1 @ president, “Mrs: James Lee; secretary, Mrs.
provincial commissioner.
the gold cord - was awarded to 29 girls this year (this. surpass- es any previous record). girls are to be commended for line necessary to complete the while tests.
when Mrs.
Association of Canada.
all those - connected — with I. The 1900 guides, and rangers
Mrs. Gordon M: Avard is the
The top award for girl guides.
These the perseverance and discip-
requirements for these worth-
Much pleasure was evidenced Fred Osborne was
|chosen
|particularly for her interest
Miller MacLean and treasurer, Mrs. David Darby. Mrs. J.T. ies Jr., ie past president.
‘held in each company and pack
“Islander of the Year’ for 1965. Mrs. Osborne has been active'in guiding for many years and was commended for ‘her linitidtivein using her talents and: skills in the world wide or- ganization of girl guides, ‘and in the Lone and Extension Guides of the Province,
The provificial organization was also honoured by the choice of Mrs. Harry Cudmore (provin- cial training commissioner) _ to attend the conference on ‘The Intrinsic Values of Guiding” in Mexico in January, Mrs. Cud- more was one of four delegates wepresenting Canada.-
On February 22, the joint bir- thday of Lord and Lady. Baden Powell, special programs. were
-: Ship of the opening night.
GUIDING young girls to hood is the continuing objective of the Girl Guide
one i ee Nursery Group and re-
tana teaoieal nee
vices and ete are of inestimable Pe to. = Hospital. League activities in the
Bonnet to
Leadership is provided
by SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT, Mrs. Gordon Avard, provincial commissioner and Mrs. Puene
Guide movement — continues growth
The year 1965 continued to be falaip. dent; Mrs. A.G. MacMillan, vice- | 45 active one and a ‘busy. one for guiding on P. E. brownies, {which make up this group ‘are bers enjoyed a social evening a8‘part of 36 brownie packs, and-28
guide and ranger companies ac- tive in 15 districts on the Island.
This day is known as Thinking Day, and this year, teas were held in each division. Proceeds from these go to help guides in under-developed countries, through the world” friendship fund. In addition to these teas,a world friendship rally was held by Charlotte-. town north district in Novem- ber. The sum — of $190 was con- tributed to the world friendship fund. :
Many girls benefited from the camping program this year. Eight weekend camps, nine com- pany camps, and one division camp were jeld.in addition to one camp-craft training week- edn. At all of these camps, the heritage theme was stress- ed - teaching the girls how much is owed fo the. various groups which make up Canada.
In addition, 22 girls and three guiders attended heritage camps in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario and -British Columbia. At, all of these camps the pur- pose was to assure that each girl had a knowledge of her own province’s heritage plus that of the province visited, and also the heritage of Canada as a
tenary: camp in 1967. Part of the travel expenses of the girls attending Heritake camps was paid by the national centennial commission. ;
Fight -guides, and ‘one guider were part of two of the—Sunset Valley , Round-Up at Gorham, New Hampshire in August, and two girls attended the Ifnterna-
te emphasize international friend-
tonal Phaser, Geum. at Doo Lake
whole in preparation for a cen- |
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE CH'TOWN HOSPITAL
raised from these projects helped purchase a new
abstetrical table and li livery room. FROM
ts for the 4th floor de- LEFT, ABOVE, Mrs.
Peter Gleeson, president; Mis. Charles McQuaid, chairman 6f the ways and means committee: Mrs. Clarence Coady, treasurer and Mrs. James. Dor-°
Cullen,
and Mrs. Arthur Peake,
Ontario. In addition, sea ran-
er Heather Orford was one of the. girl scout senior round-up in Idaho in the summer. girls later gave excellent and in- | formative reports to the execu- tive on the highlights._of _ their
Girl aide is one of the agen- cies supported by the United Fund. In addition, funds are received from membership fees and from profits from the gale of girl guide cookies. A- round 975 dozen boxes were sold” throughout the Island on Coo- kie en in. May.
Five trainers ‘attended the All Canadian Trainers Conference in Ottawa in August. Later, the training committee conducted two very successful training ses- | gions at Clinton Heights and
Needlework Guild
was represented at London meeting
iumen te the year 1965 the ‘Queen Mary Needlework Guild held the usual three meetings: the annual at the home of the secretary, Mrs. A. B. ‘Cosh; the ‘sewing meeting at Government House ‘through the courtesy of Mrs. W. J. MacDonald: _ pat- roness of the Guild and the an- tual display of work, with’ Mrs. R. R. Bell as hostess, when Members enjoyed viewing the work although many of the art- icles had been sent previously (through the Unitarian Service Comm ittee) to refugees in Korea, India and other coun- tries.
only Branch now. in Canada,
deputy provincial c ING LEFT TO RIGHT, Mrs. B. H. Murray, hon. = ee. ii oe
girls representing Canada at-|;,
The Charlotttown Guild, “the-
sey, Ist youd Matas, dnd Also on the executive are _Mrs.. _president
secretary.
honorary t
se
ing”. At these trainings, we.
‘All | were happy to have the co-opera>
tion of the provincial depart: ment of physical education. ~~ One of the highlights of the year for Lone and Guides was a bus and ferry to Tormentine and then a visit Woodleigh Replicas’ and a -pic- a nee S aes s- a change in age grouping for brownies) guides, and ran- gers, and*some change-in- the prae grammes, all look forward to @ challenging and exciting year ahead. This can be achieved through the devoted and able leadership of many who Yong hours from their already busy lives in order to guide our girls to responsible womanhood.
the Queen Mother. The two hon- ored to attend were Lillian Lews is and Betty Beer. i Letters of appreciation ’ from Mrs. Leopold Lonsdale on be- half of the Queen Mother received, mentioning in.
was represented at the annual | pre: meeting of the London. Branch | and afternoon tea at St. James.| and
Palace given by Her Majesty |